Why Energy Philanthropy Is High-Impact Philanthropy
Energy is central to many causes that funders care about, but it is one of the most underappreciated issues in 21st-century philanthropy.
Global Issues - Most Popular
Innovations that address global challenges such as education, environment, and health (more)
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Compassionate Careers: Making a Living by Making a Difference
Compassionate Careers explores a number of career paths that provide opportunities for service-focused passions to unite and empower a new movement.
Impact Investing in Global Health: Let’s Get Flexible
Investors should think creatively about how to meet the real needs of entrepreneurs who are creating market-based solutions to health problems in emerging economies.
The IRS’s Secret, Successful Low-Income Savings Program
Let’s build on—not try to fix—overwithholding.
A Healthy Dose of Skepticism
There is no scientific consensus on the safety of GMOs and no evidence that their commercialization has been beneficial to society as a whole; until there is, it is prudent to just say no.
Digital Fluency at the BOP
Mobile adoption at the base of the pyramid will bring massive development benefits, but we must seize the unique opportunity to drive pre-emptive positive digital behavior to help safeguard vulnerable communities.
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How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate
How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate focuses on the nuances of America's social psychology and cultural beliefs - and how those contexts shape the politics and readings of climate science.
Looking Beyond Our Borders for Better Results
When seeking solutions to social issues, we must look to new horizons but stay true to our values.
Developing Resilient Global Leaders
To create lifelong global leaders, organizations need to help young people practice resiliency, reflection, and vulnerability.
Envisioning a Climate for Change
Before critiquing art that speaks to climate change, the scientific community must broaden its view on what art is and how it can help the movement.